The Ndutu Migration Safari is a remarkable wildlife experience that takes place in the Ndutu region of the Serengeti ecosystem, located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Every year, the Ndutu plains become the heart of the Great Migration as thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and other animals gather to give birth, creating one of the most spectacular natural events. Visitors to Ndutu can witness the dramatic predator-prey interactions as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas hunt the migrating herds. The lush grasslands of Ndutu provide a breathtaking backdrop for game drives and photography, making it a must-visit destination for wildlife enthusiasts.
Land at Kilimanjaro International Airport today and our professional private driver guide will meet you, greet, transfer you to your first night accommodation in Arusha and it is this guide that will be with you for the rest duration of your journey. Today you will be transferred by a private car to Arusha city, the gateway to Tanzania’s top national parks. Check in to your hotel and enjoy time to relax after your flight. On this day, your guide will brief you on various aspect of your next day itinerary schedules plus several other optional things to do in Arusha including but not limited to taking a day tour to Dolly estate where you can experience horse riding, you can choose to do some canoeing at Lake Duluti, visit some local market” an open-air market”, where the locals come to buy everything from fruits and fresh vegetables to kitchenware and other stuffs. Take in the sights and sounds as you wander among the stalls, and learn from your guide how to determine the quality of the merchandise—and how to barter (trade) in Swahili ways. Other options include visiting shopping centers in town, visiting nearby museums in Arusha city, coffee estate tour, visiting nearby waterfalls and several other places will be made available for those who arrive early.
After an early breakfast, today you will meet your driver guide and travel by private 4x4 excellent condition safari vehicle to Tarangire National Park, enjoy a full day game driver in this national park with a vast wilderness area that is often overlooked by safari-goers. The park has so much to offer especially in dry season from June, witness large number of migratory animals along with large herds of elephants, the park is home to substantial populations of wildebeest, zebra, impala, giraffe, eland, and buffalo, as well as unusual species like the gerenuk and fringe-eared oryx. The primary landscape is dry, open woodland scattered with hundreds of Africa’s prehistoric “trees of life”—the baobab tree. Spend the day exploring the park in your private safari vehicle, observing wildlife and later in the afternoon stopping for a quick picnic lunch in a scenic spot. Continue on a game drive to explore more of what the park has in store for you and later in the evening settle into your camp or lodge for the evening leisure and rest. Optional things to do include but not limited to taking part in walking safaris and (Night) nocturnal game drives, which are often the experiences that will top up to your Tanzania safari experience with lot of unforgettable life memories.
After breakfast, depart with picnic lunch heading off on safari from your lodge in Karatu area to Ngorongoro conservation area, you will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife. Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro conservation Area supports a vast variety of animals, which lions, zebras, flocks of flamingos, elephants, giraffes just to mention a few. Ngorongoro is often referred as the eighth natural wonder, it has been listed as a UNESCO site which is considered the most beautiful and unique place in Africa where man and wildlife stays together in one area, you will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos and other water birds can usually be seen here. After lunch, we will continue to explore the Ngorongoro crater floor and late in the evening will drive in the direction of the Ngorongoro (Ndutu area). Ndutu area is full of sweeping grasslands that covers the region which gradually fade into the Serengeti. Ndutu forms a part of the route for the annual migration of more than 2 million wildebeests and thousands of zebras, antelope, and gazelle, you will be able to see the fertile plains turn into calving grounds and nursery for the great migration. This season attracts hordes of predators prying on vulnerable young wildebeest. Crested with Ndutu lake and Lake Masek, these waterholes offer plenty of wildlife game during the dry season. The Ndutu is also the home ground for 6 species of big cats – leopard, lion, cheetah, caracal, serval, and wildcat. You will then head to your accommodation within Ndutu area, where a freshly prepared dinner awaits you. Ensure you get some good rest and recharge yourself for another eventful day on the coming day
Today you have full day of game drive in the Ndutu area giving you chance to enjoy a day long game drive through the region, taking in the shores of both Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek as well as the surrounding land where you will witness tens of thousands of young wildebeest take their first steps. You will be able to encounter large heard of wildebeest and Zebras plus good number of hyenas, and other migratory predators including Cheetahs and lions. In the afternoon you will head back to the lodge for hot lunch and a bit of rest before departing for the evening game drive again in this spectacular region of the Ngorongoro conservation area.
In the morning After you have had your breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive on route to central Serengeti area. Today we descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. The central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. You will have unlimited views of what Serengeti can offer to you; The Central Serengeti offers superb game viewing all year round due to its abundance of resident animals. Specifically, the Seronera River Valley in the Central Serengeti is a ‘must see’ on every safari regardless of the specific month of travel. Resident herbivores include impala, buffalo, hippo, warthog, topi, hartebeest, and giraffe while the resident carnivores include lions, leopard, and hyenas. After this eventful day you will enjoy a restful evening inside under the chandeliers or outside around the campfire under starlit skies for sunset cocktails and to share the beautiful day safari stories with other travelers before a peaceful night rest at your beautiful rooms or tents within the Serengeti national park.
In the morning after you have had scrumptious enough breakfast at the lodge, you will depart with picnic lunch for a full day game drive to the central Serengeti area A full day on safari gives you the best chance of unforgettable moments, spotting the big five or encountering a fascinating cast of lesser-known creatures. Start your day with an unforgettable sunrise game drive across the Serengeti, see the sun setting light to the savannah as predators such as leopards and lions hunt for their morning meal. Your game viewing drive is likely to be conducted along the Sogore River Circuit which loops into the plains south of the Seronera River, the place is good for spotting possible Lions, Thomson gazelles, topi, ostriches, and cheetah sightings. Central Serengeti offers a visit to visitor centre close to the Serengeti Seronera Lodge and some public campsites, is well worth a visit after the morning’s game drive. This nicely designed centre offers some interesting wildlife displays as well as a gift shop selling information leaflets and maps of the area. The centre also has a shop where cold drinks and snacks can be purchased, as well as a picnic area and information trail up and around a nearby kopje. You will enjoy a relaxed picnic lunch at this centre in the shade of the giant acacia trees under beautiful umbrella like-designed huts. After enjoying your delicious lunch break you, we will proceed on an afternoon game drive trying to spot as many wildlife as possible within central Serengeti such as hippos, a number of beautiful birds, hyenas, Buffalos, possible snakes, and other reptiles and so much more. Balloon safari (Optional with extra charges) in Serengeti offers you an opportunity to be one of only a few fortunate people to glide in a Hot air balloon over the Serengeti Plains allowing you to floating silently above the awakening bushes while spotting abundant wildlife and enjoying the amazing scenery of Africa from the air. After this full day of excursions, you will wind up the day by a restful night at a beautiful lodge within the central Serengeti to enjoy the cool night in the heart of wild Africa.
Today you will have enough resting time at the lodge enjoying the beautiful scenes and the lodge amenities and delicious breakfast and lunch or choose to go on a final game viewing if time allows that, then you will be transferred to Seronera airstrip within Serengeti national park to catch your flight back to Kilimanjaro international airport, Arusha, or Zanzibar for your flight back home or to other destinations.
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EXCELLENT Based on 13 reviews Posted on Google Luis Rodrigo Reynoso Rivera-Río30 May 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. GREAT EXPERIECE, NO SCAMMING, NO HIDDEN COSTS, EVERYTHING I ASK FOR, WAS THERE!Posted on Google Jelle D'hoop19 August 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We contacted Miraji (head of Ifude Tours) many months in advance to start planning our six day safari trip. Communication was clear, honest and fast via mail and whatsapp. Itineraries are flexible and can be adjusted to your needs. We were timely informed about any changes to Tanzanian or Zanzibar regulations, guidelines for tipping, what to bring and other questions we had. The day before the tour we met with Miraji and our driver/guide Samuel to quickly go over the program and discuss what to expect. The next morning, we left for our safari itinerary to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro NP. We stayed in comfortable mid-range lodges/luxury tents. The safari land cruiser was clean and well maintained. Samuel was knowledgeable, experienced and a safe driver. During the different game drives we saw pretty much every animal we could've wished for: the big five, cheetah, warthogs, giraffe, zebra, serval cat, antelopes, gazelles, many birds, hippo's, crocodiles, wildebeest crossing etc Lunch was always delicious and the accommodation overall was good and clean, with friendly staff. Ifude Tours is a reliable local tour operator with good value for money. Thank you Ifude Tours for organizing this once in a lifetime experience for us!Posted on Google Sebastien Hilton-Delhaye24 November 2022Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Organised this tour with the owner Miraji from overseas. Whole process was straight forward and miraji and quick good replies. The tour picked us up from the airport when we landed in Tanzania and drove us to some accommodation. Everyone was so nice - the driver the chef and miraji himself there to ensure everything was smooth. The driving was great and the food was delicious and there was so much of it, we couldn't finish it. The tour itself was run so smoothly. We didn't have any hiccups and park entrances or anything else. Everything was organised for us and done quickly on the way to minimize delays. The tour of the park was amazing. Our driver godson knew all the best spots to see every animal we could (and there are so many). He did it in a nice way without disturbing or getting too close to the animals so we could appreciate them without exploiting them. Got some amazing photos of every animal you can imagine. The tents were in great condition and easy to put up. Another thing is that the price was great and included EVERYTHING - no extra charges for anything at all which many tour companies will charge you. The tour is locally owned and operated as well which is great for giving back to the local communities keeping this beautiful park alive. Overall, this was an absolutely amazing experience and I would recommend ifude tours to anyone going, they made everything so easy so great and so hassle free.Posted on Google Benjamin Hilton Delhaye9 November 2022Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ifude was the complete safari experience and I absolutely cannot recommend it highly enough. Miraji was an incredible host who organised everything for us from the get go, picking us up from the airport himself and sorting out our accommodation for the night before as well as a guided bike tour, hiking and local lunch (which was mind blowing) before we even started our safari. The safari itself was life changing as we managed to see over 30 different species of animals and birds including the elusive cheetah and leopard. Our driver Godson was excellent, very knowledgeable and respectful of the animals unlike some other providers we saw whilst on the tour. Stefano our cook was also fantastic and incredibly hard working, the food was absolutely top notch and varied for a range of dietary requirements within our group. The safari van was spacious and well equipped with plenty of drinking water and charging ports for when our phone cameras drained all our battery within the first few hours of the trip. Our camping accommodation was all provided and very comfortable and came with incredible sunrise views included (also a good chance you will be sleeping surrounded by zebras and other wildlife). We covered a lot of distance over the course of the safari but it never felt like a long drive with constant stops to see a plethora of different animals including the big 5, with leopards, cheetahs, hyenas and crocodiles to boot. The experience was overall incredible and I can't thank Miraji and Ifude Safaris enough. If you are looking for the ultimate, authentic safari experience that is run sustainably by local Tanzanians (with money going straight back to the local community and not to global conglomerates with no regard for Tanzania and its people), then Ifude Safaris is the perfect choice.Posted on Google Elisa Hilton-Delhaye9 November 2022Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The communication from the business owner throughout the whole process was really great and made me feel at ease and excited for the safari experience! The price was final and there were no extra hidden/additional costs. The safari itself was incredible - our skilled driver was knowledgeable, considerate of the animals (never crowding them), patient with us and able to answer all of our questions. The vehicle was in great condition and comfortable, as were the tents and the camping facilities. Our chef was always so positive and lovely and everything he cooked was delicious and plentiful!! Did not go hungry. Everything ran very smoothly from the airport pick up to our hotel drop off in Arusha. Had the most amazing experience!! And I loved knowing that our money was going to the right local Tanzanian company who love what they do instead of a greedy American based tour operator group that exploits the local people and doesn't use local guides or local chefs. Couldn't recommend ifude tours any more highly!!!!!! Big thank you to everyone involved:)Posted on Google Jess Myers7 November 2022Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an amazing time with my friends on a 3 day, 2 night safari in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater with Ifude tours. The organisation from Miraji was great from start to finish and we saw so many different animals and the scenery is beautiful. Our driver Godson was very knowledgeable about the area and the animals so I learnt a lot too! We chose the camping option, the tents were in good condition with sleeping mats and sleeping bags and there were toilets and showers. The food was delicious and plentiful - Stefano is a great cook! I would highly recommend Ifude Tours for your Safari!Posted on Google Y O-A18 July 2022Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. JUST WOW!!! I have been on a number of Safaris in Tanzania and Kenya. This was the the first time I would be going on a Safari with guests, so I undertook EXTENSIVE research to ensure I partnered with a company who aligned with what we were looking for in terms of the economic support and empowerment of the local communities whose home we are essentially visiting by undertaking these tours. Ifude Tours and Safaris stood out because of their extensive knowledge, unrivalled local experience, patience with my thousands of questions (lol!), and unmatched customer service. We had an incredible time exploring the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, as well as a cycle tour in Mto Wa Mbu. Cannot wait to return and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you book Ifude Tours and Safaris for your next trip! We saw 4 of the Big 5, and even saw a cheetah hunting a gazelle. Incredible. Thank you again to Miraji and team - we'll be back soon!Posted on Google Aline Freitas10 September 2021Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had the most amazing experience of our lives at Serengeti with ifude tours. The guides are professional, kind and careful! We were very lucky as we could see 4 of the Big 5, only because of our driver experience!! Everything was wonderful, much better than what We expected! The tour was very well organized, driver and guide has a lot of knowledge, excellent English, very friendly and took care of everything what We needed! Tks a lot, guys!! Hope to see u soon!Posted on Google Milena Djajic30 July 2021Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tanzania is beautiful country. Visiting the Tanzania with Ifude tours & safaris Tanzania is amazing experience.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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